As we all know, there has been a large influx of rain this year. In fact, in the Atlanta area alone the precipitation rate is 40.9% above average, leading to Atlanta’s second wettest year on record. So the obvious question is: Why do I need a sprinkler system? If it rained at your house every …
We all know the importance of water to sustain life. Georgians make a significant investment in landscaping and watering which is a significant part of their maintenance expense. The Atlanta drought and the subsequent increase in water bills have put water conservation on the forefront of strategies for landscape maintenance. The irrigation industry is growing …
If you plan to keep your lawn beautiful and healthy, you will need to water it. The easiest and most efficient way to do this is to use an irrigation system. Before you have a system installed you will need to know what it is and how it works. Read these Irrigation System FAQ’s before …
The typical assumption is that the installation of lawn sprinklers requires nothing more than simply attaching sprinkler heads to PVC pipe that is buried in the ground. While it is true that the concept could not be more basic, the true quality of an irrigation system lies in the design and materials chosen. In addition, …
I am frequently asked this question but what I think homeowners are really asking is what sprinkler heads are the most powerful. All sprinkler heads can be effective if used for the purpose for which they were intended. A good irrigation design will tailor each landscape with the appropriate sprinkler head while keeping in mind …
Starting in November there is no need to water your lawn as much as at the start of autumn. Be careful not to overwater. Overwatering can lead to drowning your lawn and is both a waste of money and resources. We recommend winterizing your irrigation system before freezing temperatures. There is no need to routinely …
Use the lawn runoff test to gauge ideal watering conditions. This test can be conducted manually or by the use of the controller. Both tests should start with dry soil so do not conduct after a storm or after watering. Additionally, each zone should be run separately. Manual Method Start by running the zone you …
The brain of an automatic irrigation system is the controller. The sprinkler controller is sometimes called the timer and it must be running efficiently for the the irrigation system to perform properly. Most problems with sprinkler controllers that are not related to programming issues can be traced back to poor wire connections or a shorted …
Malfunctions with a properly installed sprinkler system should be an exception rather than the rule. Most problems are obvious and involve no more than adjusting a water pattern by twisting the pop up head. However, with leaks or nonfunctioning zones, you may require more extensive sprinkler system troubleshooting. You can begin to troubleshoot the problem …
Geysers are pretty in parks but not something you want to see in your yard after you start up your lawn sprinkler system. Every year we receive calls from homeowners as they watch in horror while a water geyser sprouts from their lawn. Spring will be in full bloom soon and the time to get your …
